Experience: 10-15 years

Job Description - Quality Head (SMT & Assembly)

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Reports to: Plant Head / Operations Director

Reportees: Quality Engineers, Line Inspectors, IPQC/IQC/OQC Inspectors, Calibration Coordinator, NPI Quality Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for end-to-end quality assurance across SMT (Surface Mount Technology) lines and final computer/system assembly, ensuring incoming materials, in-process builds, and finished products meet customer and industry standards (IPC, ISO, customer-specific specs). Drives defect reduction, process control, and continuous improvement across the EMS production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Quality (IQC)

Oversee incoming inspection of PCBs, components (SMD/THT), mechanical parts, and sub-assemblies

Approve/reject vendor lots based on AQL sampling standards (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4)

Coordinate with SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) for vendor corrective actions (8D/CAPA)

Monitor incoming material defect trends and supplier scorecards

SMT Line Quality

Ensure SPI (Solder Paste Inspection), AOI (Automated Optical Inspection), and X-ray inspection processes are functioning and calibrated

Monitor solder defect rates (bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, cold joints)

Validate reflow oven profiles against IPC-A-610/J-STD standards

Approve First Article Inspection (FAI) for current product introductions on SMT line

Oversee stencil and squeegee quality checks

In-Process Quality (IPQC) - Assembly

Ensure in-process checks at each assembly station (screw torque, cable routing, connector seating)

Functional test (FCT) and ICT (In-Circuit Test) failure analysis coordination

ESD compliance monitoring across SMT and assembly areas

Burn-in/stress test result review for system-level products





Final/Outgoing Quality (OQC)

Final inspection and sampling before dispatch as per customer-approved AQL

Packaging and labeling compliance verification

Coordination of Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) for customer/3rd party audits

RMA/field failure analysis and feedback loop to production

Quality Systems & Compliance

Maintain ISO 9001 (and IATF 16949/ISO 13485 if applicable to customer base) compliance

Lead internal audits and coordinate customer/certification body audits

Maintain calibration schedule for all test/measurement equipment

Document control SOPs, work instructions, control plans, FMEA

Customer & Cross-Functional Management

Single point of contact for customer quality escalations

Drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for customer complaints

Work with NPI/Engineering team for DFM/DFT feedback on new products

Present quality metrics in management review meetings (MRM)

Team & Process Management

Manage and develop quality engineers/inspectors across shifts

Define and monitor quality KPIs (DPPM, FPY, yield)

Drive Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives for defect reduction

Training and certification management (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 operator certification)

Requirements

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent 10-15+ years in EMS/electronics manufacturing quality, with 4-5+ years in a leadership role Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721

Hands-on experience with AOI, SPI, X-ray, ICT/FCT systems

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus

Experience handling customer audits (automotive/medical/telecom EMS customers a strong plus)

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Head (SMT & Assembly) (India)
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📍 India